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 | Security Update for Windows XP (KB957097) |
A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated remote attacker to compromise your Microsoft Windows-based system and gain control over it.
- A security issue has been identified that could allow an authenticated remote attacker to compromise your Microsoft Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.
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Files
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 WindowsXP-KB957097-x86-ENU.exeSHA1: af78065a797e9fb4c03ba811b04db6a66fa6e2d0 | 691 KB |
System Requirements
Operating Systems: Windows XP Service Pack 2, Windows XP Service Pack 3
Installation Instructions
- To start the download, click the Download button and then do one of the following, or select another language from Change Language and then click Change.
- Click Run to start the installation immediately.
- Click Save to copy the download to your computer for installation at a later time.